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© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

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Uploaded: March 23, 2009 14:50:09 | Entered: October 09, 2019 07:46:13

Description

The Flower Fields are exploding with blooming colors!! These ranunculus flowers were captured today!!

Carlsbad, California

March 23, 2009
RAW / Aperture Priority / 135 mm
F 16 @ 1/80 sec ISO 100

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Ron McEwan March 23, 2009

It would be a haven for sure. Beautiful Donna love it. #1102922

Ken Jarvis March 23, 2009

Great capture, Donna! I like where you placed the photographer in the picture! #7319846

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-deluxe March 23, 2009

Amazingly beautiful, Donna! Where is it? #7319864

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 23, 2009

Thank you Ron, Ken and Carolyn. The Flower Fields are located in Carlsbad, California. #7319910

Janice Mezzacappa March 23, 2009

Stunning colors of the rows of beautiful flowers captured! The photographer, well I wish it was me :)
What an awesome shot and a favorite no doubt!! Hope to see again!! #7319918

A P March 23, 2009

This is just stunning Donna. Outstanding colors. But I would want to walk the rows to find that one perfect flower. LOLOLOL #7319929

Pat Gamwell March 23, 2009

What a fabulous 'explosion' of gorgeous colors! Awesome! #7319935

Valentin M. Armianu March 23, 2009

Outstanding image!!! #7319981

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 23, 2009

Beautiful. Love all the colors. #7320001

Patricia Seidler March 23, 2009

Simply beautiful! #7320166

Max Aureli March 23, 2009

WOW what a colorful field, Donna!!! Great image of this wonderful scene and looks like that are billions of gorgeous flower that never ends!!! Fantastic clear capture my friend!!! #7320295

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 23, 2009

My inlaws live in this area and go to see this every year. It really is stunning!

I have yet to go but would love to someday! Beautiful capture of this huge and awesome flower farm!

-Laura #7320346

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 23, 2009

What a Beautiful place - Great color and capture Donna! Jeff #7320352

March 23, 2009

Very beautiful,Donna! #7320372

David Phalen March 23, 2009

Awesome!! Love the band of color!! #7320425

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict March 23, 2009

Wow, stunning image, Donna, excellent comp, pattern, colors, lighting!

Debby #7320597

Bob Cournoyer level-classic March 23, 2009

Great comp/grabbing that guy in the corner.. :-) #7320651

Judi Morrissey March 23, 2009

wow. the layers of colors are amazing! #7320746

Joan Powell March 23, 2009

I want to live there , beautiful ! #7321064

Stefania Barbier level-addict March 24, 2009

how beautiful Donna... gorgeous flower field and capture! #7321312

Kerry Hill March 24, 2009

Wow look at all those gorgeous colours! Beautiful capture, Donna!! #7321421

Anita Hogue March 24, 2009

WOW, absolutely perfect for the elements of design category! This is an excellent capture, Donna.

P.S. I entered the hugs image. Hope you like it. Anita
#7322040

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe March 24, 2009

WOW! This is just gorgeous - I'm so jealous; it was 25 degrees when I dropped my hubby at the train this morning! #7322064

Joy Rector March 24, 2009

gorgeous #7322114

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe March 24, 2009

I remember these flowery hills in San Diego area the last time I was there. Gorgeous and super good photo, too, Donna!
kk #7322586

Renata Gusciora March 24, 2009

Wow,this is awesome,Donna!! #7323097

Nadine A. Lewis March 24, 2009

LOVE the colors and stripes, Donna!!! AWESOME image!!!! <>< #7323203

Sarah Springer March 24, 2009

Hello Donna- Wow! Flower Power to the max. Great comp. :) #7323396

Kathy Cline March 24, 2009

HEY DONNA
This is a HAVEN and a HEAVEN!! Im so sad that they were not in bloom when I was there. boo hoo
Thank you for sharing this beautiful place. God Bless Kathy #7324481

Mike F. Anderson March 25, 2009

Wow Donna! I have always wanted to shoot a composition like this. You did a great job! #7326732

Susan M. Campbell March 27, 2009

Oh my...what a shot. Such fabulous colors. It sure was nice to meet you today. I'm anxious to see what kind of pics you got today. Thanks for the fun. #7342485

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 28, 2009

Thank you for ALL of your inspirational comments!!!

Take care,

Donna #7344203

Jill Odice level-classic March 28, 2009

beautiful over view of a fabulous place! This is really great Donna! #7344367

Erica Murphy level-deluxe March 30, 2009

Soooooo beautiful!! I'm not going to make it down there. Hockey season just won't end. Maybe next year. For now, I'll enjoy your beautiful images. #7354746

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 30, 2009

Thank you Jill and Erica! #7354775

Muna A. Al Zaabi April 02, 2009

Beautiful Donna. #7364724

Donna R. Wageman April 03, 2009

Oh Mannnnnnnnnnnnnn - to die for.
All brown and dreary on the plains of WY today. Spring has not sprung as yet. #7368271

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 27, 2009

Thank you Muna and Donna! #7787541

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